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Tumulus of Montefortini

Etruscan tumulus in Tuscany, 7th century BC

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The Tumulus of Montefortini is an Etruscan tomb near Comeana, Tuscany, central Italy, which is believed to date from the 7th century BC. The tumulus is an oval burial mound 80 metres long and 11 metres high, which houses two tombs. Excavations began in 1966 and the finds are displayed in the museum of Artimino.

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Construction (estimated)

7th century BC

Excavations began

1966

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Tombs
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Artificial Mounds
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Italy

Coordinates

43.79° N, 11.06° E